Open house to offer a glimpse at aviation

Pilots desiring additional training or credit, as well as the public, are invited to Wayne Executive Jetport Wings Fly-In on Saturday, the annual free aviation safety event.

Check-in begins at 9 a.m. in the corporate hangar at the airport on the outskirts of Goldsboro.

From 9:15 until 10, there will be a competition flight/wings briefing for pilots and certified flight instructors, followed by a "Top Gun" flight competition and flight training throughout the day, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Coordinated through Wayne Aviation, there are limited competition spots available, at a fee of $40 per hour plus additional cost for aircraft rental.

The day also features free seminars, "Learn to Fly" sessions and guest speakers.

From noon until 1:30 p.m., there will be a free cookout lunch sponsored by Wayne Executive Jetport, followed by an awards presentation.